{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T06:11:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 134,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-4-2026-12_10_54-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 134999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T07:14:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 80.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 35.1,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026, January 29",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging supported (likely 90W)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5",
        "margin": 12.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 86
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 80.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-turbo-5": 35.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 100,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 charges 72W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.9 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 at PKR 134,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}